Dahlia 'Bed Head': Tall Salmon Blooms with Wild, Tangled Petals

Dahlia 'Bed Head' lives up to its name with 4-inch salmon-colored blooms that have an unusually tangled, tousled appearance on a tall, lush 5-foot plant. It flowers less abundantly than many dahlias but makes a striking statement at the back of the border and as a cut flower. Strong staking is essential.

Culture & Care

• Light: Full sun (part shade in hot South).
• Soil: Well-drained.
• Support: Use strong stakes; place first stake at planting time.
• Maintenance: Pinch first bud for bushiness; deadhead regularly.

Propagation & Pests

Divide tubers in spring (each division needs an eye). Slugs, snails, rabbits, earwigs, aphids.

At a Glance